Hot summer days

We've been having unusually hot weather here in Northern Ireland - perfect for spending more time outdoors with friends and family.....
 
mum and her cousin E took a stroll to the beach by our home... it always looks like this in my childhood memories - blue skies, clear water and warm sunshine.  (I clearly forget the other 90per cent of the "Irish" weather!)
 

 


We've eaten many meals outdoors too.... always tastes better.


Mum and E helping me gather elderflowers for this summer's batch of cordial.



Lewis and Gavin at the family picnic near Portrush - looks overcast but was still really warm.





The 11th July bonfire tradition is strong in Bangor, County Down - this one is at Kilcooley - and it's probably taller than the homes nearby.  A crowd of several hundred people gathered for the lighting of this one.


Earlier in the evening, we lit our own!  Actually a chiminea I was given as a Christmas gift getting it's first burning.

 

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